Events & Festivals

Meet on 15 February at Prato Valentino The sunny adventure area of Prato Valentino kicks off the Teglio Winter Run, the winter event dedicated to runners, mountain enthusiasts, and lovers of ski mountaineering and snowshoeing.This year, the race will start in the morning under full sun, promising an even more spectacular experience. Race Route: 10 […]

“Festa par i Sciori” is the Festa dell’Ospite in Aprica, now in its 18th edition! On the evening of Friday, 20 February 2026, the district of S. Pietro prepares to welcome “i Sciori” — the visitors — with an event that has long been a symbol of hospitality and warm welcome. The district, which over […]

Included in the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Calendar, the project “Rosa Genoni in Valtellina. At the Origins of Made in Italy (Tirano 1867 – Varese 1954)” aims to recreate the atmosphere of the Belle Époque through this highly significant female figure from Tirano, engaging the entire Valtellina community in the places that played a key […]

The New Theatre Season in Tirano Opens on Monday, November 18, at Cinema Teatro Mignon Promoted by the Municipality of Tirano in collaboration with the new management company Melarido Srl, the new theatre season offers five shows from November to March, featuring some of the most renowned names from the Italian theatre and television scene. […]

The Tirano Spring Fair is a traditional event that brings the town center to life with the arrival of the warmer season. This year, it will take place on Saturday, March 29, featuring stalls with a variety of goods, local products, and handicrafts along Piazza Basilica, Viale Italia, and the surrounding streets (Via Pedrotti, Viale […]

Three Days of Celebration to Honor the Communities of Making The communities of making represent the beating heart of the Alps: artisans and masters who preserve and pass down ancient knowledge, transforming their passion into gestures, objects, and collective memory. At the Festa della Cultura Alpina, these experiences become stories, encounters, and testimonies—offering a unique […]

The appointment with the Pentecost Fair returns, scheduled for Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026, one of the most anticipated and well-attended fair events in the area. The fair takes place over two consecutive days, coinciding with Pentecost Sunday and the following Monday, and features a large general market, with exhibitors offering both food […]

Stelvio Santini 2026: The Ultimate Challenge on Valtellina’s Legendary Climbs If you love cycling and are looking for a true challenge among Alpine peaks, the Stelvio Santini is the perfect event. Now in its 14th edition, this granfondo is renowned for its meticulous organization and its two undisputed stars: Mortirolo and Stelvio, epic climbs that […]

Nova Eroica Switzerland 2026 is set to energize the cycling season with a unique event dedicated to lovers of gravel riding and white roads, blending nature, sport, and conviviality. The event will take place on 13 June 2026 in Poschiavo (GR), in Valposchiavo, offering an Alpine cycling experience that combines sporting spirit with the discovery […]

The Doppia W is Back: Sport, Nature, and Spectacular Landscapes Between Italy and Switzerland The Doppia W returns, the event that combines sport, nature, and breathtaking landscapes across Italy and Switzerland. Valtellina and Valposchiavo become the perfect stage for trail running enthusiasts and nature adventurers on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 2026. Routes for All Levels: […]

Ten Years of Sport, Friendship, and Exploring the Territory In 2026, MOGAST (Mortirolo, Gavia, Stelvio) celebrates its 10th anniversary, confirming itself as one of the most beloved and international non-competitive cycling events in the Alps: over 95% of participants come from abroad, drawn by the unique atmosphere and the extraordinary landscapes of Valtellina. Three days […]

The exhibition VETTE. Stories of Sport and Mountains opens on 27 January at Palazzo Besta in Teglio (Sondrio). The exhibition explores the deep and complex relationship between sport, the Alpine environment, and society, on the occasion of Milano Cortina 2026 and as part of the official program of the Cultural Olympiad. Organized by the Regional […]

On Sunday 27 September, the centuries-old San Michele Fair returns to Tirano, one of the oldest fairs in the Alpine region. Founded in 1514 as an agricultural and commercial market held around the Basilica of the Madonna of Tirano, over the centuries the fair became the most important economic and social hub of Valtellina, as […]

On Saturday 8th November, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year in Valtellina and one of the most popular for running enthusiasts will return: the Valtellina Wine Trail, the spectacular race that passes through vineyards, cellars, ancient villages and palaces of Valtellina before reaching the final walkway in the elegant centre of […]

On the occasion of Tirano’s Patron Saint Festival, the traditional San Martino Fair takes place. As tradition dictates, since 1834, on 11 November, the day dedicated to the commemoration of Saint Martin of Tours, patron saint of Tirano, the much-loved San Martino Fair is held once again. Along the streets of the town centre, visitors […]